My dad is in the last stage of Glioblastroma and I would like to know what are the symptoms.
2006-09-22 12:42:29 · 6 answers · asked by victor d.toranzo 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Sorry to hear that.
this disease is usually diagnosed when its beyond surgery (extending to both sides of the brain).
symptmes include headache, seizures & others.
Main treatment is Radiation therapy plus chemotherapy.
My cousin was diagnsed with glioblastoma & she survived for 5 years ( usually patinets survives 1-2 years), she eventually passed away because of complication of chemotherapy but not the disease itself.
My single advice is to be good to your dad & try to enjoy EVERY single MINUTE, since survival won't be too long but like I said, my cousin surviced 5 years & in your case, your dad may survive even longer (hopefully).
Its the time for you to stand up & be there for your dad at every time you can.
I do wish you good luck & your dad long peaceful life.
2006-09-22 12:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by drinda_house 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for what you're goinjg through. I don't personally have any info, but I did a little research for you.
This site has information from the caregiver's point of view. It's probably the least technical and most appropriate place to start. i hope it helps. http://www.brainhospice.com/
This is from that same site, giving the end stage timeline symptoms. http://www.brainhospice.com/EndStageLandmarks.html
I didn't find too much more than this.
I lost my grandmother just a few short months ago to cancer. It's such a horrible thing to watch someone die from. It still physically hurts me to know that beautiful woman was yanked from me by something as painful and wasting as the big C. I'm sorry you have to watch your dad go - I'll say a prayer for you. God bless.
2006-09-22 19:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headache is probably the most common symptom of a brain tumor. It should be strongly emphasized, however, that most headaches do not represent an underlying brain tumor. Headaches caused by brain tumors may vary depending on the location, and can include some of the following features:
* Steady and worse upon waking in the morning and clears up within a few hours.
* Persistent non-migraine headache that occurs while sleeping and is also accompanied by at least one other symptom (e.g., vomiting, confusion).
* May or may not be throbbing, depending on location of the tumor.
* Accompanied by double vision, weakness, or numbness.
* May worsen with coughing or exercise or with a change in body position.
* Sometimes accompanied by neck pain.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, are also common. Nausea and vomiting, in fact, often occur in children with brain tumors and in all people with brain stem cell tumors.
Seizures
Seizures occur in 15% to 95% of patients, depending on the location of the tumor.
2006-09-22 19:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancers are growths which don't stop on their own. As such the growth crushes nearby structures by pressing on them. Glioblastoma and other brain tumors cause most of their symptoms by pushing on the brain.
Extremely high blood pressure, slow heart rate, disturbed breathing. Confusion -> unconsciousness. Headaches. Unsteadiness on the feet.
Get involved with a support group and make contat with your local hospice group.
Best wishes.
2006-09-22 19:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site. www.webmd.com. Good luck and God bless.
2006-09-22 19:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seizures, confusion sometimes, headaches, balance problems
2006-09-22 20:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋